Maximo stood besides the hospital bed, peering at the pale face of Iris Saint. He never believe he would be in the hospital he owned that same day, waiting for the woman he plan to use as bait to wake up. He left the bed side slowly and walk gently to the couch in the room. It was a large comfy room, tastily furnished and well arranged. One of the VIP room for whoever that's wealthy enough.
He didn't pay for the room though because he own it, he didn't pay for the drugs and medication iris was receiving because he bought them all. The tallest best hospital in the city was owned by the Italian Mafia boss who was now besides himself with anger. The doctor who had treated iris hasn't call upon him to discuss her illness but Maximo was annoyed already. He couldn't believe iris would be so careless that she wouldn't know when her drugs was about to run out.What if I wasn't there? What if I am a minute late? The thought clouded the mind of Maximo Santino and he gritted his teeth. He is angry at Konstantin for disturbing the poor lady and he is angry at Iris for not caring for herself at all.Maximo noticed Iris struggling to sit up from her bed so he slowly stood up from the couch he sat on and Walk towards her." Max " She called softly, her lips was dry and her face was pale. She seem so much wane and devoid of life." Why can't you take good care of yourself? " Maximo suddenly asked gently. He was dangerously calm but whoever that knows the Mafia Boss so well would realized it's only a matter of time before he lashes out." Max "" How come you never noticed you have run out of that pills? " Now he was raising his voice, clenching his jaw angrily and offering iris who just recover a cold stare " what if I wasn't there? What if no one is there to care for you? What is so wrong with you that your life doesn't mean anything to you? Why? "His voice was harsh just like his words. Strangely, the thought of Iris dying become something he couldn't deal with. He hate to feel that way, he hate the fact that her pale face worry him so much. He hate to admit the fact that the life of Iris now means so much to him after just meeting her. To all his words, Iris only gaze at him with teary eyes. Her soft sad heart couldn't handle the harshness that Maximo was offering so she only could cry silently. Maximo stare at her for some seconds with burning anger then softly the door opens, interrupting their moment.An elderly man who was dressed throughly as a professional doctor walk in. He stood just behind Maximo and said softly." She doesn't need scolding. I ... I would advice you .. "Maximo suddenly turn around to face the doctor who Just entered. The glare he offered the man makes him to stop speaking at once. The doctor quickly look away, he walk towards Iris and did some check up on her then he turn to Maximo and smile uncomfortably." Can I have a moment with you? " The doctor demanded from the Mafia Boss and the latter nodded.Maximo didn't even glance at Iris at all. He only followed the doctor who lead him to his neat white painted office. Upon arriving there, the man quickly bow slightly before Maximo. He knows who he is." Boss, I never expected to see you at all this year and especially not in new York or anywhere near this hospital"" Me too joey , I never expected all this but what can I do when it has happened? " Maximo walk Slowly towards the window and sighed softly. " Give me a cigar " He said with a tone that command authority, making it sound like an order than a request." I'm sorry Boss, but... You ... I uh "" I can't smoke here? " He asked, cutting him and the latter replied by nodding. Maximo frown gently in response, he leaned against the wall and smile faintly at Joey to ease the man's tension. " Tell me about the lady I brought. What exactly is wrong with her? "" Nothing "The answer surprised Maximo so much. He glare at the doctor who only stare back at him in surity." How do you mean? She passed out last night and today she just suddenly burns up and pass out again and now you tell me nothing whatsoever is wrong with her? "" Yes, she was only passing through hard times. No illness I could fathom medically. She would be healthy if she can be happy "Maximo suddenly scoffed at the words he just heard. Who would have thought happiness is the cure for iris's numerous ailments? Aside from her eyes which can't see clearly without the aid of lenses, there is nothing wrong at all with her. This piece of information makes the Mafia boss so relieved. He pushed himself away from the wall and then walk gingerly to the window where he peered out." Then let's do that. I would make her happy if that is the solution for her weak and pale face " Maximo said with a smile. He turned to Joey and smile softly at him." When will you leave for Italy? Why are you here ? " Joey asked curiously but to his surprised Maximo laughed out dryly." Don't be so nosy joey. Just by the look of it , I can tell there will be many deaths involved in this brawl "He smiles again but too dry to be sincere then he walk out and headed towards iris's room. On his way he could see the staffs staring at him respectfully. He never pays them any attention. Maximo know half of the staffs knows who he is, he only pray his cover isn't blown off before he left the large hospital with Iris Saint.Finally he arrived at the VIP quarters. He took a deep breath before he opened the door and walk in. Iris was already sitting up. Her face was still pale but she look sober and ready to apologized to maximo when she saw him.Maximo walk towards the bed side. He didn't smile nor was he frowning. He wish to scold her more but was only hanging on because of doctor Joey's warning. Iris Saint needs care not scolding." Max " She called softly with her eyes round with apology. " I'm sorry "" There's nothing to apologize for, I understand your life means nothing to you so you're eager to throw it away " He replied harshly with a new frown. He can't but scold her still. " If you can't give life then don't take it without any tangible reason. That's the third rule "He was annoyed, way more upset that he forgetted Iris isn't one of his member. He realized that after he had spoken. With a frustrated sigh, he walk away from the bed and towards the couch he had sat on earlier. He pulled out his cellphone and dialed a contact. He tossed his new mobile away after making the call and then he sat back, not speaking to Iris who was now staring at him from where she sat.The door opens after an awkward minutes of silence and Iris's late breakfast arrived. The beautiful lady who had brought it offers Iris a kind smile, the type she wished Maximo would offer her. The new lady wanted to help Iris up but she declined saying she can help herself. Iris dismissed the lady with a small smile. The lady however casted Maximo's an uncomfortable glance, as though to get a proper permission from him. Maximo nodded at her and she smiles before leaving.Now Iris notice Maximo wasn't just any man. He is someone great, someone of good standard. Iris would hate if she get on his had side.She slowly get up from the bed she laid on. She walk up to Maximo and took a seat just besides him gently." Max I'm sorry " She started gently but the man wasn't even paying attention. He stood up away from her and put on the TV in the room but low the volume so the noise won't cause a nuisance. He walk back to seat beside Iris but his eye were only on the tv he had on. " Max please... "" Give me a good reason why you never cared about your Life. Just last night, you are so ready to get crushed by an incoming vehicle and today you can't ... "" I'm sorry! " She cut in with her voice raised, biting her lower lips to stifled a sob , she look away from Maximo and sighed. " I felt so miserable, living another day is like hell without my parents. I don't wish to live anymore that's why I never renew that pills "Her voice were now tender, laced with sadness and worries of the world. Maximo saw the tightness of her lips, the way she was choking back tears. He realized he had been too hard on her. After all, she just survive some heartbreak." Let it out, cry. Don't keep it in " He said softly, pulling the lady into his arms. Iris turn to him, for some seconds she search his face for any enmity but what was visible to her was only love and care she desperately yearn for. slowly she allowed Maximo to pull her into his arms. Someone crying against his chest was new to him. Iris's tears soaking his t-shirt was strange to him, just as much as it thrilled him somewhat.Maximo's palm made it's way slowly to iris's back, patting her gently. He allowed her to let out her sorrow and pains. He never advice her to stop crying as he believes emotions are meant to be displayed. After what seem like eternity, Iris ease away from Maximo and sniffed while dabbing her eyes gently.He left her side for some minutes and then return back with iris's breakfast which he placed before the lady gently." Eat to your fill. I asked them to make it specifically for you " He said with a smile. That only makes iris's heart to jump in delight. She eagerly picked up the cutlery and ate a morsel. Her lost profound appetite was finally restored. Maximo watched her filled her flat tummy with the food , just as she was just finishing up, she stop abruptly." Oh no! " She exclaimed while offering him a surprise glance." What? What is it ? " He question gently." Will you forgive me if I tell you I just made a mistake? "Frowning slightly, Maximo replied." I don't forgive that easily "His response makes Iris shudder slightly. She however pouted before smiling happily." The mistake I just made was I didn't offer you any breakfast. I forgot you stayed up all night to care for me and now you are still here caring for me. The least I could have done was to share this my breakfast with you but what did Iris Saint did? I ate it all up. By the lord's name, I know I am guilty "It was a fine joke that brighten up the tensed mood of Maximo Santino. Involuntarily he giggles for some Seconds. This act only stole iris's breathe away. The smile on her own face was wiped away as she focus and lost herself in his beauty, his gallantry and sensual face." Why are you so handsome? " The question fell from her lips before she could take it back. Realizing what just happened Iris stood up from where she sat abruptly " I uh... I will visit the rest room "After she left Maximo did some thinking. He knew what was happening. He isn't a rookie when it comes to falling in love, he isn't a novice when it comes to winning a lady's heart. Just by the small happy moments they just shared, Maximo Santino knew Iris Saint is growing on him. He knows he also is growing on her already.If it isn't love then it is a crazy pure lust. Iris return after some minutes with a distant look on her face. She took a seat on another couch and keep her eyes completely away from Maximo who was staring at her naiveness. He stood up when he noticed his presence was making the Lady uncomfortable.He picked up his cellphone to call the lady who had brought the food to come in and clear the tray when the news on the TV he had on caught his attention.There the news caster was telling the urgent news about a building which had been blown off earlier that morning. The cellphone on Maximo Santino fell in his hand when he heard the newscaster saying western Hall rent has been blown off. Swiftly Iris turn to him with an expression filled with horror. She had heard and seen the news, no doubt.Konstantin Puttana! Maximo swore under his breathe in Italian.The message was cleared now. Konstantin must have learnt about Maximo's visit in new York and he knows he was staying in western Hall rent so he had blown up the house without hesitation.Iris couldn't move. The food she had ate seem to cause indigestion and her breathe was now coming out in a rasp. Maximo realized what happened, he knew perfectly well how konstantin play his game. But to iris, she only thought Konstantin blow up western Hall rent just to kill her and whoever that was with her since she disobey his order. She only thought everyone around her would never survive unless she succumb to the Russian Mafia Boss's request. Maximo's cellphone rang out, interrupting the tensed atmosphere. The ID caller provided Marco, the underboss of the Santinos family. With a gentle nod towards Iris who was staring at him oddly, Maximo walk out of the room and headed towards the terrace of the building to answer the call from Marco. Upon reaching the rooftop where too much breeze was blowing, Maximo answered his cellphone and waited for a while. " Boss? Boss! " Marco was calling urgently. He had heard the news about western Hall rent and nothing more would have shock him
Although Iris Saint believe Maximo Santino is on the high, rich category, she had never expected him to own a private jet and staffs that would be so willing to Please him. Iris stood still at the private airport, gazing with a jaw drop at the magnificent aircraft that stood just some steps away from her. The name, Maximo Santino was written boldly on it's Body, sending an unmistakably message to whoever that is present. Swiftly, upon alighting, Two flights hostesses came down to attend to Maximo. He speaks to them for some minutes and then he motion for Iris who was lost in awe and thought to come forward. They both get into the private jet and after some time, they settled down and the journey began to Italy. Iris seated just besides Maximo who was beside himself with deep thoughts. He was unusually quiet and that only added to iris's amusement. He isn't just wealthy. There is something great about him. She thought to herself inwardly. After a while she leaned back and slept o
It was a neat large living room that boasted of floral painting and flowers. The environment is soothing and the air was tender but the Host, the man of the house isn't in a good mood. Konstantin, a tall handsome man with brown chocolate colour eyes stood before his two men who were on a kneeling position. The Russian Mafia Boss's face was distorted in a very deep frown. He held a tab in his hand and he was staring at the picture of Maximo Santino whose arms was wrapped around Iris Saint. They were about to get down from the private jet when the picture was taken. With infuriated and incredibly jealous mind, konstantin slammed the tab against the wall, making the Mobile to breaks into many pieces. Boris, the underboss of the Dmitri family was there as well, witnessing the rage of his crazy boss, he however stood his ground. The two men who were kneeling, Kirill and Lev were already shivering because they dread the wrath of their boss. Unlike Maximo, konstantin always give second chanc
Maximo had made up his mind. Thanks to the natural sight, he had already thought about the dangerous way to rescue his men without hurting Iris Saint. With a clenched jaw , he walk back slowly to the house where he saw Iris waiting for him already. No one is around there with her, and she look more anxious than ever. Upon setting eyes on him, she quickly walk up to him. " Nanny Benny told me to leave you for some moment because you are deep in thought and needed some time alone " It took some minutes before Maximo could reply, he was only lost in the love and care that was visible in her eyes. " Yes, I needed sometime Alone. I'm fine " He smiles a little to ease Iris from worrying. The lady replied him with a small frown and she pull him towards the spacious dinning room where dishes of all kind were waiting for the Italian Mafia Boss. Iris smile brightly as she saw the puzzle expression on the man's face. " I told nanny Benny you haven't eaten all day so she prepare for you this
It was a fine morning, a very bright and wonderful day that would have been best and romantic assuming Konstantin have left the Santinos family alone. The sun pours in it's glory into iris's room as she laid on the bed still sleeping. Just suddenly she jerked off and sprang up as though she had just have a bad dream which actually is what she had had. With a careful searchingly eyes, she turn to stare at the spot Maximo had slept all through the night. His scent still lingering in the room beautifully. With much haste than no other, Iris dashed out of bed in search of the man who has keep her from having her normal night nightmares. Upon opening the door she met no one like him except Nanny Benny who happens to just be passing by. Iris quickly call unto the woman's attention with a troubled expression. " Where is Max? " She asked urgently, forgetting her manners already due to the hard knot that had now formed in her heart. She just had a bad dream concerning the health of the gorg
It was a very disturbing day for the Santinos family. A sad and most busiest one for Italian Mafia members. All maximo Santino's men were called upon, the tragedy news about the fallen of their boss was spread wide and near that in no time North villa was filled to it's capacity. Everyone was beside themselves with horror as they all fear the worse. Maximo was laid on his own majestic bed , his eyes were closed and his lips were white, almost lifelessly. Marco, the underboss of santinos family had already called upon the capos , consigliere, soldiers and associates of the Italian Santinos family. Everyone of them waiting anxiously for the doctor who had been called upon to come out from Maximo's room. " You didn't tell us Boss is going on a war with the Russian Mafia Boss " Agatino, the Italian Mafia consigliere said. His voice was slightly laced with accusation but he dare not show it, not to his underboss Marco. Everyone was beside themselves with fear. Once Maximo Santino died,
It was early in the morning when Maximo finally woke up from his deep slumber. He didn't say any words for a very long time as hunger overwhelmed and weaken his very body. He remembered he had literally been starving himself for a while now. He turn to his side only to see Marco peering out of the window, his back was turned to him. Maximo cough slightly to get the underboss attention and he succeeded. Marco came running to his side in Glee. The dark circles under Marco's eyes tells Maximo the man has stayed all night to keep watch over him. " I'm starving " That was his first words which makes Marco to laugh in delight, thanking his Stars that his boss is well again." I will tell the cooks to make you your favourite dish " Marco said as he left just abruptly to make the order. With the little time he had alone, Maximo groan instinctively as he get out of bed. He went under the shower to take a Through bath and to clean up his mouth. He emerges from his room sometimes later to fi
Iris was crying bitterly when Maximo Santino walks into the room very softly. There, he saw Iris sitting on the bed. She Felt very miserable and frustrated. The fact that he was shot because of her makes her heart sank in great sorrow. She wouldn't have forgiven herself if Maximo had died for her. For a long time Maximo only stood still in the doorway without making a move. He hated the fact that the lady who's now growing on him is sad and downcast. He walk Slowly towards her but Iris who had known of his presence stood up and walk further away from him. She stood still beside the window weeping silently. Never had she thought her existence alone would be hell for a man she now love. " Iris " He called softly, making his way slowly towards her. He doesn't want to startle her or makes her more uncomfortable with his presence. She seem to have lost more in her life than anything comparable. " Iris I'm fine, you can see I'm healthy. It wasn't your fault that konstantin attacked me "